Thanksgiving travels

Since Daniel is studying Virginia history this year, we decide to take a short trip to the Colonial Triangle - Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg. I had never been to Yorktown and Tom hadn't been in years. The kids liked Jamestown and Williamsburg best - more to do and see. I must say, those are my favorites as well. After finishing up our history lessons at Williamsburg on Thanksgiving day, we headed over to a huge seafood buffet. We went home happy and full.

1st Snow of the season!

Mia and Astro in the SNOW!

It snowed a little tonight! The kids were very excited about it - especially Daniel. After his bath, he put his PJs on inside out and backwards, tossed a cup of ice in the toilet, and is sleeping with a spoon under his pillow! I think he wants to have a day off tomorrow (let's hope not!) He's very funny.

I have to say. we had a very nice evening tonight. The kids both have books they must finish this week for school and we sat for about an hour reading. Daniel has a harder time focusing - it's tough to find books he really likes. Clare, on the other hand, is easy to please. How different they are, in so many ways. LOVE THEM!!

Mary's Rock hike

Clare, Daniel, and I went hiking yesterday in Shenendoah National Park. It was overcast when we left our house, but as we went higher it got clearer. By the time we got to the top of the mountain, it was a gorgeous day. What's funny about our day is that Clare's mood (and mine as well) was pretty nasty when we started out, but by the time we were headed home after the hike all was good. Life is good. :)

 

Happy Halloween!

We had a lot of fun the past couple of days. Enjoy the slideshow!

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